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Daily Mirror
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Fraser Watson

Ireland to play Six Nations home games in front of full crowds after restrictions eased

Ireland have become the latest Six Nations team to confirm their matches will be played in front of capacity crowds following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

A limit of 5,000 spectators for outdoor events will be scrapped from Saturday, paving the way for a full house at Dublin's 52,000-seater Aviva Stadium.

Whilst Prime Minister Boris Johnson had opted not to limit capacities at sporting events in England - Ireland, Wales, and Scotland had all imposed crowd restrictions in December and early January, with recent United Rugby Championship matches having taken place behind closed doors.

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